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he left chicago to care for women and children in afghanistan. a chicago doctor is not the latest victim of violence. we welcome our viewers around the country. >> if francisco as live in the lawndale neighborhood with more on our top story. >> lots of hogs lots of tears here to there. it be loved pediatrician here at the christian health saicenter. some of the staff telling us that even cared for their children. he will be sincerely
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nestmissed. >> heavy hearts at the health center. >> always willing to do whatever. overnight the doctor went to the gates to let his gas into the compound and a security guard for some unexplained reason opened fire killing him. >> fourth person was also shot but survived. the gunman also turned the gun on himself but he to survive. >> our clinic is grieving right now. our hearts are broken. also spent a lot of time working in afghanistan to
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one point even moving there to care for and trained doctors. >> great love for his family and those of us he worked with. leaves behind a wife and grown children. tell us that despite the heavy hearts the health center will remain open today. >> >> an army report passing not blame for the attack in afghanistan that killed a diplomat. the tribune reports an army investigation found that soldiers providing security at wrong information about the size of the group school's location and possible risk.
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>> which rockets and kills a man why it took pictures of another accident he was involved in. the antoinette's and with a minivans at the kennedy expressway around 630 this morning. at the driver snapped photos another truck struck him. the woman drove the van witnessed the horrific accidents. and then must take into the hospital with a head injury after his found lying near railroad tracks. the 49 year- old was found lying on the ground south of the glen cove station on park avenue. paramedics took him to a hospital. the initial investigation indicates he might
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have fallen. public safety officials say it does not appear he is hit by that train. >> federal judge has a suburban day care worker must be freed from prison as she appeals a conviction. spend almost a decade behind bars. the judge says there is no evidence to suggest that they did not cause the child's death. will be freed after the date discuss appropriate bond conditions. faces the death penalty or life in prison. dna evidence also links and to the stabbing death of laura hops. >> an image of jesus displayed at the daily plaza is believed to have been vandalized for the first time in eight year history.
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the images known as the divine mercy. a glass case was shattered. organizers hope can also help them track down how did this. >> a city council committee meets this afternoon to discuss a proposal to ban plastic eggs in chicago. >> >> all biodegradable. why shouldn't be others do the same thing? >> and as time for chicago to move into the 21st century. the chairmen for the environmental protection committee
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expects passionate debate at this afternoon's hearing and the expected vote. environmental concerns always an emotional issue. chicago will join dozens of major cities across the country phasing out the plastic shopping bag. another state for the ban has been implemented the end result in many cases has been retailers. >> the likely scenario has raised concern that businesses could be harmed especially on the edges of the city. >> trade groups say the considerable costs of producing heavy paperbacks as something to consider. >> this is going to be a direct immediate cost increase on retailers. because a plastic bag costs about 3¢ on average. >> retailers will
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not be impacted until 2016 only big bucks chains would be affected starting mixture.next year. a >> city of chicago might be saying goodbye to free parking on the north and northwest side. the mayor proposed the change after hearing complaints from businesses that their customers to not have anywhere to park. the transportation committee endorsed the measure a restaurant. if the council approves the proposal people have to pay for parking. >> the number of chicago public school ninth graders you're on track to graduate expected to hit 82 percent this year. the university of chicago made the announcement this morning. the graduation rate has risen 25% since 2007. the mayor says the crucial break is up 9%.
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>> loaded to privatize three more underperforming schools. >> i'm talking gresham it manner the elementary schools. entire staff will be fired and replaced. >> husband and wife react after welcoming and 14.5 lb. baby. >> a shipwreck from 1880. more crew members are turkish with abandoning passengers.
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for more crewmembers are charged with abandoning passengers. two of the trap victims were a boy and girl who tied their life jacket. >> also believed to have been recovered. call the last three minutes before the ferry contacted first >> ukrainian forces kill up to five pro russian rebels today during a gun battle. russia is responding
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by launching military drills. the russian president warned ukraine's government there may be on specified consequences. up to 40,000 russian troops are said to be on the border. president >> obama will continue his trip to asia. the emperor and empress welcome him to the imperial palace. that the prime minister to discuss trade talks. the president also address the ongoing crisis in the ukraine saying he hopes it can be resolved diplomatically. he visited a science museum in tokyo where he talked with astronauts look at a giant interactive video model of the earth and addressed the japanese students. >> is important when we think about how technology is allotted to
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understand the technology that we share. the challenges and dangers from things like climate change. >> >> a little scary because they're so lifelike. underwater search crews have on earth the 19th century shipwreck. a hemisphere and administration announced the discovery today. >> 16 people died in the accident. a
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couple of massachusetts have given birth to a baby girl. not just any baby girl. this one weighed in at 6.5 kgs. they was a bit under 14.5 lbs.. likely the state's largest this year. >> i was on a lot of pain when i was pregnant. mom and baby are doing just fine. the size of a traditional six month old. the mother is now recovering from that. >> the black hawks' go back to st. louis with the series tied. the luxury in the air. the four seasons announced the latest sky high adventure. we're
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making a healthy profit and using it to create a
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stocks mostly higher on the earnings news from a large number of u.s. companies. >> one of those companies posted earnings, a maker iphone ipad and computers has done better than most expected. iphone sells helped couple surpass revenue expectations. the company posted a quarterly revenue of more than $45.5 billion. >> because of taken a big chunk of the first quarter profit. the cost of repairing millions of vehicles would total $1.3 billion. at some accounting charges and the company is left with $108 million in profit for the first three months of the
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year. sales of the model have not been hurt by the recalls. >> a number of vehicles sold rose 2%. the five-star hotel chain announced starting february of 2015 there will be flying high with their very own jet. it is said to feature a leather flatbed seats. >> global inspired cuisine. the 757 will be used for special vacation packages. >> >> time for sports. the blackhawks struggled. already lost again st. louis. the hawks blue it to-0 start. >> 11 minutes into
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overtime he brings up the ice and keeps it all for himself. when 4-3 to even the series at 2. >> >> going into overtime at think we're all pretty confident that we're going to get another win in front of your home crowd. >> the nfl schedule is out. the bears open the season with four of six games on the road. the five prime time games including visits to san francisco york and green bay. loveys smith returns to soldier field with tampa bay november 23rd. the bears play their first thanksgiving game in 10 years in detroit. >> need is for start of the year in detroit. he hits a home run to dead center. the white
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sox come to with the bases loaded. >> it's the save in the sox win 6-4. point out of the stops to celebrate 100 years. results of the sand. >> to run score. the cubs lose 7-6. going down the dl with a sprained hamstring. >> there were considered an underperforming class. >> live music. they are on stage the sunday.this one- son
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this month's on every gives a lot. she insists that her students could do anything if they just try. her encouragement has not gone unnoticed. my teacher is the best eighth grade teacher you could ever have. >> what was the meetinmeeting of the phrase? our school does not have a lot of money or things like that. we have amazing teachers. this teacher has amazing thing is to offer. our eighth grade class was considered below average. >> personal conflicts and academic complex. she tutors with this
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one on one to make us feel great about ourself. >> i knew we were her level through school. and we had a lot of work to do. i came in saying that i was going to do the best i can. >> making sure they understood that they could make it reached with ever their potential goals were. >> i shall go with nafta what appears to tell me if i push myself to the limb that i can do it. i studied and everything. now i really get the concept. >> as had and continues to have our work cut out for her. she is not trying to do it alone. >> that is a very big.
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>> of their achievement goals are. with the need to have. she hammer away at the importance of taking the next that and being prepared for about the time comes. her students of the message. >> my teacher is the best it could teacher you could ever have. it is almost humbling thing to hear that a student said i'm the best. >> i tried to consummate get better and grow stronger for them and get them to get better and grow stronger. >> i am very pleased to present to this check for $1,000. >> a momento of this occasion. congratulations thank you. >> [applause]
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>> if you are a student and have a favorite teacher go to the web site and nominate your favorite teacher. >> tom skilling hedger forecast. .rist
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>> we were just talking about spring temperatures taking their sweet time. collins is a little sluggish. we have some evidence on how this is affecting farmers already. we heard from our friend. you're going to see his photograph. speaking
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of farmers >> his planting bulbs of the two- lane route 83. you'll see more of that going on. looking over his tractor and he has the seeds right there. thanks to john clean and for giving us insight into our farmers were getting busy and heading out into the field. >> shows us the chicago skyline catching the first rays of the rising sun. that is a gorgeous shot. sends us this eye-catching sunset. says this is the screen saver on his computer. >> this majestic fellow is a swallow soaking up the eastern raise. rays.
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>> thanks to william and a gorgeous sunset from illinois. >> >> thank you to our photographers. because a great. beautiful shot from our viewers. >> we have trainable way. the storm that is setting up will be windy chilly affair with land off the lake. you could see it under these clouds here. this next part of clubs that is the main storm. >> very slow moving and big rain numbers. 51 an hour
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here yesterday. ford is at the lakefront. it was chilly up there at wrigley field for the hundredth anniversary. here's the word 5-10% of the corners and. the soil is cold. >> our farmers will press on and hope that the rain does not get out of control. they're cutting it off of a lake. there's a coolant right against the shoreline. it is in the '60s away from the lake. the readings are actually fairly warm. >> seasonally it is shrinking. >> 13 degrees warmer
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than 24 hours ago. more will be a nice day. >> 61 at midway. >> that is attend an average. a pretty good wind. water temperature is 50. >> he says the rubeola of running noses and headaches around from folks who are the that. >> these are the cooler readings. >>
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>> they're flashing some lightening up to the west. >> assigned have embedded convection or thunderstorms. it will be out of here by morning. >> rain totals. the storm pull out of the way. a friend will send a self ears and neck storm that start spending up. >> the wind tomorrow that turned around
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to the northwest. >> the wind warming is up to the '60s. >> the next week as a whole could generate our models say 2.7 in. of rain. >> >> polls of moisture
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up and over. it is still sprinkle in and we still in that system. there's some great stufbig grain numbers. interesting system to watch. >> today when the handwarmer. >> it opens windy but wind turned around to the northwest the morning. temperatures could get somdown to 46. >> then the cooling start. >> isn't that
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something? >> this has become an annual affair. >> our crazy winter will be a subject of discussion. lois fun to go. maybe a little damp. >> rain or shine. >>
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wgn in a 75 day public comment. >> one of the drugs is given as a shot. both were, blocking the protein that is known to trigger migraines. those who receive the drug experienced days a month. the next up is testing a drug with larger groups of patients. about 12 percent of americans suffer. >> few minutes ago a statue was unveiled to honor the film critic. the statue sits in front of the
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historic virginia theater. >> it shows him giving his signature thumbs-up. while sitting between 2 and the chairs. it comes during the 16th annual film festival. what a wonderful way to honor one of the greatest film critics to ever come from chicago. >> we are making soup from scratch.
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raising optimism awareness with a special recipe. the owner of the black sheep restaurant and white water wisconsin. thank you for joining us. everybody talks but if you're sick have some soup. >> he can help with autism and treating it. when somebody has autism. >> a lot of times is controlling the digestion their body their nutrients content and how much nutrients they're pulling out of their food. because of all of the bone marrow and collagen that seeps into that suit creates a lot of the gut feeling properties. gut filling properties. >> all centers around soup with a
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bone. all of a new chance comes out of the bone marrow and collagen. that is the nutrients that really helps. it is really easy. these vegetables right here. >> you can throw those bones that are left over and let that summer. we've done in a crock pot before. >>when you get back you have everything for your soup. >> a little bit of garlic. we are restraining this. we want all of the nutrients in here. >>this is now the
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base of our soup. we are throwing that in there. we are avoiding those. then it is just caulifl ower and onions. >>it passed the test. they ate it and came back for more. >>we said you all eat tacos. a main seasoning is kumin. >>what are the others? >>that will give it that eastern >>almost indian kind of. >>indian flavors to
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it. >>we are doing a dairy free version of this. >>spices are very nutrient. we are getting some of that. >>coconut milk in. stirring it up. we blend that up. >>that brings us to this. which smells amazing. >>thank you for joining us.
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the past which world war leader was winston churchill? >> what are the chances of that happening? >> you seen the camera rocking and rolling. the winds and clouds that covered the sky as well. kind of a cloudy afternoon. temperatures reach 60 adele hair. you can see 60 by the time you get the. fairly mild temperatures you're away from the lake. here is the forecast for this afternoon. >> what is going to happen next week?
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>> this is a 10 day temperature depiction. warmer times tomorrow. look at the warm colors there. . you'll see the cooler air to a cold. >> a very sluggish moving pattern. >> that is the rain that will come down over a multitude of different arrangement. >> >> no rain by then. the rain would have
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fallen by tomorrow night. >> rain began sunday and continues monday tuesday and wednesday. >> not a pretty pattern. >> thank you for joining us today. len: from the famous corner of
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clark and addison on the north side of chicago, we are set for cubs baseball on wgn sports. it is the leadoff man is the diamondbacks and cubs wrap up their four-game set. i come everyone, i am len kasper. will come to cubs baseball. first pitch about 20 minutes right now, righthanders mike bolsinger against edwin jackson. field's 100thgley birthday. before solid, spirits were dampened as the diamondbacks won the game 7-5. still, great afternoon at the ballpark. >> ♪ take me out to the

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